cakes

Here are some of the most recent cakes, you can look here for some past cakes.

Space Cake

"Fancy Nancy" theme cake for a 5 year old

This was for a 12 year old who had a fashion themed cake this turned out so cute with the buttons on one layer and the ribbons on the top layer

This was for a book club, they had read a wedding themed book set in the 50's. The client wanted all butter cream, as they did not use fondant, it was a fun challenge!

This was another wedding celebration cake. It was also just for fun for a party to celebrate the wedding, after they had their ceremony.

PROM 2010

I am not sure how I ended up making a prom dress, my friend claims that it was my idea, I am not sure, I think it was her. All blame aside, I had fun making this dress in a few days. When I say "fun" I mean it was nuts, but I like it nuts.

I also made her jewelry, her bag, and a shawl...that was my idea!

I used a pattern , but it was terrible, so I had to improvise, also this beautiful girl is tall and thin, so a lot of adjustments had to be made.

Everyone was happy with the way it turned out, although a paper bag would look great on this amazing young woman!

And I have another shout out to Yellow Bird Fabrics, for the beautiful black beaded trim on the straps and under the bust. LOVE IT!

The Kate

Made with silk, cordura, and cotton.
Named for its owner, Kate, who has been asking for a bag for 2 years...well here it is.

I could tell that she was pleased when she called and the screaming was so loud I had to turn down the volume on the phone.

Wear it well....wear it well

Preview: Gonzo Necklace

These are just preview pictures, more to come soon
I finally finished these bad boys. They are Hunter S. Thompson's symbol, Gonzo.

I love the way they turned out. This same piece can be made into lapel pins and soon to come earrings.

The pendant is double sided, and the blade, is really a blade.....one of my favorite details about this piece!

$225.00

Please also check my older post about Belt Buckles and my connection to HST

So, you Sew?

People ask me all the time where I learned to sew, so here is the story.

My mother taught me sew at a young age. I mostly messed around and one time made a puff a lump toy with her help...I actually am not sure that I finished it. End of story at age 10 or 12

Then in college I found a vintage table cloth and decided to sew it to a duvet....after I stitched it on completely on an accidental diagonal, and realized that the only way I had to get it off was with a butcher knife, I gave up again.

The next time I got into it was when I had my first son 5 years ago. I have a degree in Metalsmithing, but as you may guess babies and fire are not a good combo. I thought I was going to lose my mind sitting at home with a baby who slept during the day. My mother in law, came for many visits that year, but when she came in the early months I decided that she should teach me to sew.

She is a prize winning quilter and has endless patience. She taught her boys to cross stitch at a very young age, and helped my husband make me a jacket and himself one as well. I asked her if she would teach me to follow a pattern for a bag...five years later I sew all the time, make my own patterns and enjoy it immensely.

SEW, thanks mother in law, for teaching me something that I love to do and now I feel is a part of who I am. You have been an inspiration to me, but I will leave the quilting in your amazing hands.

Baby Bird

This was a custom commission diaper bag from a friend. I like that she went with the blue and brown....these colors are so beautiful together.

Same Fabric Different Look

I made this bag for a dear friend. She carries one of my purses from last year and shows it off to everyone. It was time for a new model and I came up with cherry blossoms. I took ribbon in different sizes and shades of brown and twisted them together to create the branch. I used silk for the flowers and stitched glass beads inside for the centers. The handle and flowers are fabulous pink silk that I got from Yellow Bird Fabrics.

This was a prize in a drawing. I entice people with the chance to be entered in a custom design of a bag for a good cause. She wanted something green and purple, and this is what she got.